Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

Volunteer: Donations Pick-up Assistant

Want to ride along on a truck while collecting donations from community members? If so, read more about this great opportunity as a Donation Truck Rider!

The Habitat ReStore needs volunteers to help pick up donations from residences and businesses in the community, riding on our cube truck with a staff driver. The Donation Truck Rider position is vital to the success of the Habitat ReStore. Collecting donations offered to the Habitat ReStores through our pick-up route helps maintain the material flow to the store and offers an alternative to landfill disposal in our community.

Available Shifts: 7:30am-2:30pm, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

This is a great 1-day opportunity, but we'd love help on a weekly basis!

View and sign up at https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/

Look for "ReStore Donations Route" shifts

This volunteer should:

Be able to work well with a partnerBe able to lift up to 50 poundsBe at least 18 years of age

For more info, email volunteer@habitatdane.org or call 608-620-4922

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Want to ride along on a truck while collecting donations from community members? If so, read more about this great opportunity as a Donation Truck Rider!

The Habitat ReStore needs volunteers to help pick up donations from residences and businesses in the community, riding on our cube truck with a staff driver. The Donation Truck Rider position is vital to the success of the Habitat ReStore. Collecting donations offered to the Habitat ReStores through our pick-up route helps maintain the material flow to the store and offers an alternative to landfill disposal in our community.

Available Shifts: 7:30am-2:30pm, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

This is a great 1-day opportunity, but we'd love help on a weekly basis!

View and sign up at https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/

Look for "ReStore Donations Route" shifts

This volunteer should:

Be able to work well with a partnerBe able to lift up to 50 poundsBe at least 18 years of age

For more info, email volunteer@habitatdane.org or call 608-620-4922

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53716

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity - Material Donations Hotline

Habitat ReStore Donation Hotline helpers coordinate material donation pickups and drop-offs at the ReStores in Dane County. We are looking for help on Wednesdays! This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a regular, weekly volunteer commitment. 

Responsibilities

Answer phones and interact with donors in a friendly and helpful manner.Assist donors by answering screening questions about potential donations.Respond to and compose emails for donors.

Qualifications

Ability to work on a computer for 4 hours of time.Excellent customer service and communication skills.Ability to work independently.

Commitment

One shift per week, or every other week, for a minimum of 3 months.Shifts run from 9am–1pm, Wednesdays.We ask that volunteers commit to volunteering for a full shift.

Training

New volunteers train with the Donations staff under the direction of the ReStore VP.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Habitat ReStore Donation Hotline helpers coordinate material donation pickups and drop-offs at the ReStores in Dane County. We are looking for help on Wednesdays! This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a regular, weekly volunteer commitment. 

Responsibilities

Answer phones and interact with donors in a friendly and helpful manner.Assist donors by answering screening questions about potential donations.Respond to and compose emails for donors.

Qualifications

Ability to work on a computer for 4 hours of time.Excellent customer service and communication skills.Ability to work independently.

Commitment

One shift per week, or every other week, for a minimum of 3 months.Shifts run from 9am–1pm, Wednesdays.We ask that volunteers commit to volunteering for a full shift.

Training

New volunteers train with the Donations staff under the direction of the ReStore VP.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53716

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Cashier - Habitat ReStore

Do you like working with people and helping the cause of affordable housing? If so, join Habitat of Dane County as a volunteer cashier!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price.

Volunteer cashiers are needed to:

Greet and interact with customersOperate a registerUtilize the store paging systemMaintain a safe, clean work environment

Shifts are available Wednesday mornings (9am-1pm), Thursday mornings, Friday afternoons, and Saturday mornings (1-5pm).

We are asking for a commitment of 1 shift/week - or every other week - for at least 3 months. Training will be provided in the form of shadowing another cashier and/or staff member, at least once, up to as many times as wanted before feeling comfortable to cashier independently.

Requirements:

Ability to stand for the majority of a 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks and a chair available at the register)Good customer service skillsWillingness to learn

We will schedule an initial training shift to be sure it's a good fit. If interested, or for more information, contact Julie at volunteer@habitatdane.org or 608-620-4922.

Watch our video to learn more: Habitat of Dane County ReStore

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Do you like working with people and helping the cause of affordable housing? If so, join Habitat of Dane County as a volunteer cashier!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price.

Volunteer cashiers are needed to:

Greet and interact with customersOperate a registerUtilize the store paging systemMaintain a safe, clean work environment

Shifts are available Wednesday mornings (9am-1pm), Thursday mornings, Friday afternoons, and Saturday mornings (1-5pm).

We are asking for a commitment of 1 shift/week - or every other week - for at least 3 months. Training will be provided in the form of shadowing another cashier and/or staff member, at least once, up to as many times as wanted before feeling comfortable to cashier independently.

Requirements:

Ability to stand for the majority of a 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks and a chair available at the register)Good customer service skillsWillingness to learn

We will schedule an initial training shift to be sure it's a good fit. If interested, or for more information, contact Julie at volunteer@habitatdane.org or 608-620-4922.

Watch our video to learn more: Habitat of Dane County ReStore

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53716

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Inventory Help Needed at Habitat ReStores!

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for detail-oriented volunteers to help with this year's inventory project at the ReStores! Completing inventory is critical to the ReStores, whose proceeds help Habitat build affordable housing in the community.

Volunteers will work in pairs to count items and record results.
Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.

8:30am-12:30pm on Monday, June 29

To find out more and to sign-up, please visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?startDate=2026-06-29&endDate=2026-06-29 (both the east and west Madison locations will be available for signup)

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for detail-oriented volunteers to help with this year's inventory project at the ReStores! Completing inventory is critical to the ReStores, whose proceeds help Habitat build affordable housing in the community.

Volunteers will work in pairs to count items and record results.
Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.

8:30am-12:30pm on Monday, June 29

To find out more and to sign-up, please visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?startDate=2026-06-29&endDate=2026-06-29 (both the east and west Madison locations will be available for signup)

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 29, 2026

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Inventory Help Needed at Habitat for Humanity ReStores

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for detail-oriented volunteers to help with this year's inventory project at the ReStores! Completing inventory is critical to the ReStores, whose proceeds help Habitat build affordable housing in the community.

Volunteers will work in pairs to count items and record results.
Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.

To find out more and to sign-up, please visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?startDate=2026-06-29&endDate=2026-06-29 (both the east and west Madison locations will be available for signup)

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for detail-oriented volunteers to help with this year's inventory project at the ReStores! Completing inventory is critical to the ReStores, whose proceeds help Habitat build affordable housing in the community.

Volunteers will work in pairs to count items and record results.
Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.

To find out more and to sign-up, please visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?startDate=2026-06-29&endDate=2026-06-29 (both the east and west Madison locations will be available for signup)

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 29, 2026

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Process Donations at Habitat ReStore - Individuals & Groups Welcome!

Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations. Proceeds from the ReStores go directly to building homes in Dane County.

Volunteers are needed to:

Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floor

Position Requirements:

Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)

Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Our greatest need for help is Friday afternoons, along with Saturday mornings and afternoons!

Volunteers receive 10% off ReStore purchases!

Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up.

Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations. Proceeds from the ReStores go directly to building homes in Dane County.

Volunteers are needed to:

Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floor

Position Requirements:

Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)

Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Our greatest need for help is Friday afternoons, along with Saturday mornings and afternoons!

Volunteers receive 10% off ReStore purchases!

Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up.

Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Nonprofit Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: No